The Commune (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Commune is a drama and family film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, running about 111 minutes. “You Choose Your Family” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A funny and moving story of family and free love set in a freewheeling 1970s commune. When Anna and Erik inherit a huge house, they gather a motley crew of cohabitants to reinvigorate their lives, forcing them to reconcile their new values with old habits.
Who’s in it. The Commune stars Ulrich Thomsen as Erik, Trine Dyrholm as Anna, Helene Reingaard Neumann as Emma and Lars Ranthe as Ole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Commune has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Commune page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Commune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Commune (2016)?
- In US, The Commune is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Commune worth watching?
- The Commune holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Commune?
- The Commune stars Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Lars Ranthe and Julie Agnete Vang.
- When was The Commune released?
- The Commune was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.